Making sure you are visible when riding on your motorbike is always at the forefront of any rider’s mind, no matter what time of day, but this becomes much more important throughout the darker nights.
What might work during the day could be non-existent at night. It’s important to always consider different attire when riding at night to maximum your visibility.
Bearing this in mind, we’ve outlined some of the best motorcycle gear you can wear to maximise visibility when out on your motorbike.
Oxford Rainseal Over Jacket in Fluorescent – RRP £34.99
If you are after something cheap and cheerful to keep you seen at night time, this jacket is for you. Not only is the jacket fully fluorescent, but the jacket also has reflective detailing on the front and back, keeping you visible from all angles. The jacket also has intelligent sizing, rather than guess how much bigger your overs need to be to fit over your normal riding gear, the jacket is sized accordingly, meaning you simply choose your size! If you wanted to complete the look, the jacket does fit with the Oxford Rainseal Over Pants in Fluorescent, which retail at £24.99.
Alpinestars Andes V2 Drystar Jacket in Black and Fluorescent Yellow – RRP £199.99
As well keeping you well seen in the dark with its fluorescent
yellow and reflective detailing on the front and back, the Alpinestars Andes V2
is an incredibly versatile all-rounder jacket. A waterproof jacket that allows for exceptional breathability, the Andes V2 has
CE approved armour as well as a removable thermal liner, meaning it will keep
you warm and dry as well as safe. With all this tech and more, this jacket makes for a perfect all-rounder at a price that is affordable to most riders.
It doesn’t just have to be motorcycle clothing that can be bright and aid visibility at night time, a brightly coloured motorcycle helmet can just be as effective. The Chaser X from Arai, one of the top helmet brands in the world, is their third helmet that makes use of the new VAS technology that offers a significant larger and smoother shell area above the SNELL test line which greatly improves performance. Available in an array of graphics and bright colours, not only will you maximise comfort and safety, you can maximise visibility with the Chaser X.
RST 2717 Storm CE Waterproof Gloves in Fluorescent Yellow – RRP £49.99
If you’re after something that keeps you seen in the dark but more subtle than a bright yellow jacket, gloves are a good option! With reflective detailing and bright yellow material, the RST Storm Waterproof Gloves will keep you seen from the front (just remember to dress the behind)! These gloves are perfect for keeping your hands dry and warm throughout the winter months and are well within budget for many discerning motorcycle riders.
Spada Waterproof Luggage Dry Ruck Sack 30L in Fluorescent Yellow – RRP £69.99
If reflective or fluorescent motorcycle clothing isn’t for you, wearing a ruck sack or carrying a luggage bag that is fluorescent and/or reflective can still be effective in keeping you visible. Spada do a range of luggage all in fluorescent yellow which includes the Dry Ruck sack. With chest and waist securing straps you can wear this on any ride out, keeping you clearly visible to any road user who is travelling behind you! Waterproof material and zips also ensures that all of you belongings stay nice and dry!
Staying seen at night time is important to avoid the worst.
Making sure you are wearing something reflective and/or fluorescent helps
increase your visibility alongside your motorbike’s lights.
All the above plus many more brands of motorcycle gear are available to buy on
our accessories store,
shop.superbikefactory.co.uk.